No office in Canada? No problem

Vendors without a physical presence in Canada can become non-resident importers.
Taking on the importing component of an international sale has many distinct advantages.

No office in Canada?
No problem

Vendors without a physical presence in Canada can become non-resident importers. Taking on the importing component of an international sale has many distinct advantages.

How It Works

We can get you started

We provide tailor made programs to meet your needs. This includes an analysis of your shipping logistics, establishing the Harmonized System (HS) tariff classification for your product, providing counseling with respect to registration under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and establishing proper Customs valuation and documentation.

Canadian Importers

[Simple PARS diagram can be included here; discuss later]

The exporter receives order information from the Canadian customer
The exporter hires a commercial carrier to ship the ordered goods to Canada
J.B. Ellis receives the shipment data/documentation and transmits this information to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)
The CBSA officer makes a clearance decision - all while the shipment is enroute to Canada
The goods are delivered and J.B. Ellis accounts for any applicable duties and taxes with the CBSA
J.B. Ellis provides an all-inclusive accounting statement (link to ARL section)at the end of the month, minimizing your paper burden, while maximizing your cash flow

Non-Resident Importers (NRI)

Non-resident importers (NRI) and resident importers share, for the most part, the same rules, regulations, rights and responsibilities concerning Canada Customs.

As the name suggests, non-resident importers (NRI) are companies that do not have a physical presence in Canada, but nevertheless import goods into Canada. J.B. Ellis is an industry leader providing non-resident importers with the kind of assistance they need to enhance their business opportunities in Canada.

Now you can ship your product direct to your customers in Canada – hassle free!

The NRI program allows you to have full control over the supply chain – no distributor needed – so your product can reach your Canadian customers faster than ever before.

Features

Increase sales into Canada through direct marketing
Manage your delivered pricing
Streamline your Customs documentation
Remove the idea of the “border” for your customers
Canadian customers will have access to your full product line

Benefits

No need to open a physical presence in Canada
Streamlined door-to-door delivery
Customers purchase goods for a single “all-in” price, no more surprise costs on delivery
Complete control over the supply chain, Customs process, and shipping expenses with a single source Broker contact
Access a greater share of the Canadian market

How it works

[Simple NRI PARS diagram can be included here; discuss later]

You (the NRI) receives order information from the Canadian customer
You then invoice your customer and hire a commercial carrier to ship the ordered goods to Canada
J.B. Ellis receives the shipment data/documentation and transmits this information to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)
The CBSA officer makes a clearance decision - all while the shipment is enroute to Canada
The goods are delivered and J.B. Ellis accounts for any applicable duties and taxes with the CBSA
J.B. Ellis provides an all-inclusive accounting statement (link to Direct Payment Options to CBSA page)at the end of the month, minimizing your paper burden, while maximizing your cash flow

Your customer will find their purchase as easy as buying domestically.

Direct Payment Options to CBSA

Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL)
ARL is the official records and accounting system of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It simplifies the collection of duties and taxes by reconciling all shipment transactions under a single account, providing one electronic statement per month, and enabling multiple online payment options direct to the CBSA through your financial institution*.

*Contact your financial banking institution to find out if they are ARL compatible

How it works

Importers have two direct payment options available:

GST Direct Payment Option*
The GST Direct Payment Option, or G option, enables the importer to pay the GST owing on all shipments during a billing period directly to the CBSA, via online banking. J.B. Ellis will still pay any duties owing on your behalf which will appear on your monthly J.B. Ellis statement.

*This option is only available to Canadian resident importers.
Importer Direct Security Option*
The Importer Direct Security Option, or I option, requires that the importer post security with the CBSA, but it enables the importer to pay all duties and taxes owing on shipments during a billing period directly to the CBSA via online banking.

*This option is available to both resident and non-resident importers.